Belgium

Belgium's Ghent University severs ties with all Israeli universities over Hamas war

The university will continue its research projects with six non-academic Israeli institutions, saying they could not find any links between them and human rights violations.

By REUTERS
31/05/2024
Demonstrators wave Palestinian flags at the entrance of the Egyptian embassy, in Athens, Greece

Iran promoting terror in Europe ahead of Olympics, Israel's Mossad says

Israel’s spy agency charged that Iran was behind the grenade attack against Israel’s Embassy in Belgium this past weekend.

Two sanitation workers in Brussels are accused of chanting for the death of Jewish politician

Brussels sanitation workers chant death threats against Jewish politician Viviane Teitelbaum. Complaint filed, disciplinary action pursued.

Airsoft grenades thrown at Israeli embassy in Belgium

While police have not announced a motive, this is one of many incidents this week against Israeli embassies across the globe.

Belgian mob breaks Israeli's jaw after he removes anti-Israel sticker

The Israeli tourist filed a complaint to the police, who reportedly responded that they "don't want to deal with them."

Belgian agency aid worker dies in Gaza, Belgium summons Israeli ambassador

The Belgian government's statement said at least seven people were killed by the strike on a building that housed about 25 people.

By REUTERS
25/04/2024

European Jews gather for Shabbat of unity in Belgium

Beyond the headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

Belgian-based Holocaust survivors: Jews are packing their bag, we are scared

Some Jewish families have removed their front door mezuzahs out of fear of attacks, a rabbi told Sky News.

Pope expels disgraced former bishop, says Belgian church

Pope expels Belgian bishop Vangheluwe over sexual abuse admission. Belgian church condemns delayed action

By REUTERS
21/03/2024

Israeli tear gas is 'field tested against Palestinians,' Belgian party says

The criticism extended beyond the procurement decision to broader actions and statements by Antwerp's mayor, aligning the city with Israeli interests in ways that Mertens and the PVDA find troubling.

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